Going Black: The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio
Series produced by Mighty Writers
Starting in the 1950s, Black radio stations around the country became the pulse of African-American communities, and served as their megaphone during the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. "Going Black" examines the legacy of Black radio, with a special focus on the legendary WDAS in Philadelphia. Hosted by Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) music producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Kenny Gamble, a 1-hour version and 2-hour version of this National Edward R. Murrow Award-winning documentary special are both available.
"Going Black: The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio " examines the legacy of Black radio, with a special focus on the legendary WDAS in Philadelphia. The story of Black radio in Philadelphia is actually the story of a music that would have gone undiscovered, of Civil Rights and progress in the African-American community, and of how the radio medium has changed in the last century. The documentary special is hosted by legendary Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) music producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Kenny Gamble . For more about the program, visit our website: www.mightyradio.org .Today, a lot of people don't know what the term "Black radio" means. But starting in the 1950s, Black radio stations around the country became the pulse of African-American communities, and served as their... Show full description
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Bought by WHYY, WHCP-LP Cambridge, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WOMR, Radio Catskill and more
- Added: Jan 07, 2014
- Length: 01:58:00
- Purchases: 46
Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, RadioStPete Florida, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., New Hampshire Public Radio and more
- Added: Jan 08, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 81